BOOSTING THE SERVICE OF THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY SOCORRO CHAVES IN PETRóPOLIS

The automation brings to the library moreflexibility in processing the collection, quickretrieval of information by users andenthusiastic service. The study aimed toautomate and organize the collection of theCommunity Library Socorro Chaves inPetropolis in order to provide to the users aquick and secure access as well as a greatercontrol over the collection by the coordinationof the Library. The research is qualitative and,for its development, we carried out abibliographical survey with a focus onCommunity Libraries. A software to automatelibraries (Biblioteca Fácil) was implemented,we began later the process of selection,cataloging and inclusion of titles in theautomated base. Thus, we obtained 40% ofcollection cataloged and 7% automated, whichwas achieved with the help from some peopleof the community who were willing to learnand participate in this experiment. This hasbrought benefits to the community ofPetrópolis and surroundings, who used thelibrary for their research and leisure andcultural activities. Experiences like these areof paramount importance for graduatingstudents, as well as community developmentbecause the exchange of knowledge among theinvolved people provides transformation of theindividuals.